answer-focused
|an-swer-fo-cused|
B2
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/ˈænsər ˈfoʊkəst/
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/ˈɑːnsə ˈfəʊkəst/
solution-oriented
Etymology
Etymology Information
'answer-focused' originates from the combination of 'answer' and 'focused', where 'answer' means 'a response to a question' and 'focused' means 'concentrated on a particular point'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'answer-focused' evolved from the need to describe approaches or attitudes that prioritize solutions over problems.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'focused on providing answers', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concentrated on providing solutions or responses to questions or problems.
The team adopted an answer-focused approach to tackle the issue.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45